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P406 LWP

1997 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,301 mi
Last recorded42,301 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,301 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,251 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,941 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front engine m/t deterioating

Fail 26 Nov 2012 41,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front engine m/t deterioating

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,233 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 36,429 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,282 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,236 miles

Centre Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 30,043 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Centre Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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P406 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P406 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P406 LWP is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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